Table 5 The quality of life of the patients in the ESD and radical operation groups
ESD group (n = 29) | Radical operation group (n = 59) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
QLQ-C30 function | |||
Overall health status | 86.8 ± 23.4 | 76.5 ± 18.6 | <0.05 |
Physical functioning | 79.2 ± 16.3 | 70.5 ± 14.1 | <0.05 |
Role functioning | 88.4 ± 25.3 | 79.8 ± 27.7 | NS |
Emotional functioning | 82.3 ± 18.2 | 77.5 ± 17.6 | NS |
Cognitive functioning | 87.4 ± 16.2 | 83.7 ± 15.3 | NS |
Social functioning | 84.9 ± 15.3 | 72.5 ± 26.8 | <0.05 |
QLQ-C30 symptoms | |||
Fatigue | 15.3 ± 6.5 | 24.8 ± 11.3 | <0.05 |
Nausea and vomiting | 9.6 ± 5.6 | 17.3 ± 7.8 | <0.05 |
Pain | 8.1 ± 3.3 | 10.8 ± 6.9 | NS |
Dyspnoea | 3.8 ± 2.3 | 5.5 ± 3.2 | NS |
Insomnia | 9.1 ± 7.5 | 14.3 ± 5.8 | NS |
Loss of appetite | 7.3 ± 4.2 | 15.6 ± 8.8 | <0.05 |
Constipation | 6.8 ± 5.5 | 16.2 ± 9.4 | <0.05 |
Diarrhoea | 8.5 ± 5.9 | 11.3 ± 6.3 | NS |
Financial difficulties | 9.9 ± 3.4 | 13.3 ± 6.5 | NS |
QLQ-STO22 symptoms | |||
Dysphagia | 10.3 ± 8.7 | 15.7 ± 7.9 | NS |
Pain | 9.6 ± 5.1 | 15.3 ± 9.4 | NS |
Reflux | 8.0 ± 8.6 | 21.5 ± 6.8 | <0.01 |
Eating restrictions | 6.7 ± 5.9 | 13.6 ± 11.8 | <0.05 |
Anxiety | 11.9 ± 5.5 | 18.9 ± 7.1 | NS |
Dry mouth | 11.5 ± 8.9 | 16.6 ± 6.3 | NS |
Taste problems | 10.3 ± 8.3 | 14.5 ± 8.9 | NS |
Body image issues | 12.5 ± 5.1 | 21.4 ± 5.5 | <0.05 |
Hair loss | 9.6 ± 3.2 | 11.6 ± 3.5 | NS |